The Nation's Capital

The United States capital is Washington, DC. It has many monuments and memorials. They honor important people and events in US history.

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The Nation's Capital

The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president.

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​The Lincoln Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors those who served in the military during the vietnam War.

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​The Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Washington Monument honors George Washington, the first president.

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​The Washington Monument

The National Mall is a large park in the middle of Washington, DC. Many monuments, memorials, museums, and important government buildings are on or near the Mall.

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​The National Mall

The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums. The museums contain many important things from the United States' history. Some of the museums are on the National Mall.

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​The Smithsonian Institution